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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Baked Acorn Squash"
| Food Name: Baked Acorn Squash | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 56 | Protein (g): 1 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 15 | Fiber (g): 4 |
| Net Carbs (g): 10 | Water (g): 83 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 10 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 59 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 37 | Omega-6 (mg): 22 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 428 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 21 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 11 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 19 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 19 | Folate DFE (mcg): 19 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 44 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 43 | Phosphorus (mg): 45 |
| Potassium (mg): 437 | Sodium (mg): 4 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 16 | Threonine (mg): 33 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 44 | Leucine (mg): 64 |
| Lysine (mg): 41 | Methionine (mg): 14 |
| Cystine (mg): 10 | Phenylalanine (mg): 44 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 38 | Valine (mg): 48 |
| Arginine (mg): 62 | Histidine (mg): 21 |
| Alanine (mg): 47 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 120 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 196 | Glycine (mg): 41 |
| Proline (mg): 40 | Serine (mg): 44 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: -9 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Baked Acorn Squash
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Baked Acorn Squash'?
100 grams of 'Baked Acorn Squash' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 1g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 15g (around 5% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Baked Acorn Squash'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Baked Acorn Squash' provides around 56 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 3% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Baked Acorn Squash' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Baked Acorn Squash' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 1g protein, 15g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Baked Acorn Squash' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Baked Acorn Squash' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 44 mg (3% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 437 mg (9% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 43 mg (10% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 45 mg (4% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 4 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Baked Acorn Squash in significant amounts?
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Baked Acorn Squash' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 21 mcg (2% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 428 IU (14% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 11 mg (12% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 19 mcg (5% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 19 mcg (5% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 19 mcg (5% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Baked Acorn Squash' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Baked Acorn Squash' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.